Kentucky Parks

Kentucky has an excellent system of State Parks and
Nature Preserves.
There are also several
National Parks
and other national reserves located in the state.

KENTUCKY STATE PARKS

The
Kentucky State Park Commission
was created by the General Assembly in 1924 to create the State Park
system. The parks provide recreation and preserve significant historical
and natural areas. Kentucky has 49 State Parks and coöperatively
operates one Interstate Park with Virginia. The State Resort Parks and
Breaks Interstate Park include lodges and many parks have cottages and
camping.

STATE NATURE PRESERVES

Dedicated to preserving Kentucky's natural heritage, the
Kentucky State Nature
Preserves Commission
was established by the General Assembly in 1976. Over sixty areas with a
total of over 19,000 acres have been included in the system of state nature
preserves. Most are open to the public for hiking.